As far as a possible replacement for Arizona defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast, Ken Whisenhunt could try to land Pittsburgh linebackers coach Keith Butler, whom Whisenhunt wanted to interview in 2007 upon taking the job but was denied permission by the Steelers.

In an abrupt change of direction, the Cardinals have parted ways with defensive coordinator Clandy Pendergast.

In September 2007, Staff Sergeant Jamie Medinger was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) that left him with broken bones, a dislocated knee and a leg full of shrapnel.

NFL Network will re-air the Pittsburgh Steelers’ dramatic win over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, as well as the halftime show featuring Bruce Springsteen, on Sunday, Feb. 8 and Thursday, Feb. 12 in HD.

Peyton Manning is known as one of the biggest pranksters on the Indianapolis Colts. He’s showing why at the Pro Bowl, with Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez as his latest victim.

When the Kansas City Chiefs hired Todd Haley to take over as their new head coach, it made WR Dwayne Bowe an even more attractive option in fantasy football.

Haley was a wide receivers coach for the New York Jets (1995-2000) and Chicago Bears (2001-2004), the wide receivers coach/passing game coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys (2005-2007) and the offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals (2007-2008).

The icy rift between the Cardinals and star receiver Anquan Boldin has yet to thaw in the Hawaiian sun. Boldin told the USA Today that it seems unlikely that he and the organization will ever be on the same page. And it’s more than the money, it’s about respect.

Chiefs president Clark Hunt and general manager Scott Pioli introduced Todd Haley as the 11th head coach of the franchise at a news conference on Friday.

The New England Patriots have place their franchise tag on Matt Cassel, who will now make close to $15 million next season. That deal is in the same neighborhood as Tom Brady‘s, whose questionable return from reconstructive knee surgery is part of the reason the team is willing to take such a drastic cap hit.

Cardinals QB Kurt Warner, Titans QB Kerry Collins, Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, and Vikings DTs Kevin and Pat Williams visited wounded soldiers who are recovering from injuries suffered in Iraq or Afghanistan.

The AFC Pro Bowl team welcomed three new members to practice on Thursday, as the three all-stars from the Pittsburgh Steelers -– James Farrior, James Harrison and Troy Polamalu -– practiced for the first time this week.

Kurt Warner‘s future with the Arizona Cardinals hinges on more than whether the team chooses to retain him, which doesn’t appear in doubt. The larger issue facing the 36-year-old QB is deciding whether he wants to continue to play.

The Patriots just announced they have used the 2009 franchise designation on QB Matt Cassel. The move, which was fully expected, was made on the first day that teams are allowed to designate franchise players.

Peyton Manning doesn’t have any more arm strength than Matt Leinart. Vince Young has physical skills on par with Donovan McNabb. The difference is Manning and McNabb are willing to dedicate themselves to the craft.

There are several big names scheduled to become free agents, but the one most likely to leave his current team and make a significant fantasy impact next season is Derrick Ward.

The veteran back showcased his skills to the world last season, rushing for 1,025 yards with an incredible 5.6 yards-per-carry average. That’s the fourth highest for any running back who has surpassed the 1,000-yard mark since the AFL-NFL merger.